No. 21 Irish Get 22 From Gaither to Beat Villanova by 23

PHILADELPHIA -- Katryna Gaither knocked down 10-of-13 from the
floor as 21st-ranked Notre Dame rolled past Villanova, 77-54. The Irish
jumped out to a 20-point lead at the half and cruised the rest of the
way in the Big East matchup.

Jenn Beisel led the Wildcats with 15 points and five rebounds as
Villanova fell to 7-6, 3-3 in conference play. The Wildcats shot just 35
percent on the day.

Meanwhile, the Fighting Irish (13-4, 5-0) nailed nearly 58 percent of their field
goals as four starters scored in double figures. Guard Mollie Peirick
was 3-of-4 from 3-point range.